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About Stephen A. Smith

Known both for his insightful analysis of professional basketball and his outspoken cultural and political views, Smith has held a permanent seat on First Take’s “Embrace Debate” segment since spring 2012.

He also hosts The Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco Show on ESPN Radio New York, and he is a featured columnist for ESPNNY.com.

In the past, Smith has worked as a sportswriter for the New York Daily News, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Winston-Salem Journal and other newspapers.

His career in radio includes time spent as a morning show host on Fox Sports Radio and ESPN Radio in New York and Los Angeles.

Smith started his television career on the now-defunct cable network CNN/SI in 1999. He has appeared as a special commentator on MSNBC, as well as ESPN.